Miracle blood test checks for over 50 types of cancer

BLOOD TESTS can now check for more than 50 types of cancer before other symptoms appear.

Scientists have had a breakthrough where they’re able to detect types of cancer through seeing how it effects the blood. It could help diagnosis of tumours and identify easier treatment. Experts are hoping it also leads the way to a potential cure for some kinds of cancer.

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Cancer Research UK early detection head Dr David Crosby is also joyous at the development.

He said: "Detecting cancers at their earliest stages, when they are less aggressive and more treatable, has a huge potential to save lives and we sorely need tech innovations that can turn this potential into reality.

"Although this test is still at an early stage of development, the initial results are encouraging.

"And if the test can be fine-tuned to be more efficient at catching cancers in their earliest stages, it could become a tool for early detection."

Both have stressed the need for further testing.

MORE TESTS are needed to confirm whether the method will be useful repeatedly. (Image: Getty Images)

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The study is funded by Grail, who made the blood tests.

Trial data shows the blood tests are better at detecting other advanced diseases.

It still remains to be seen if it becomes the main way of detecting cancer, limiting it’s usefulness.